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Prone Y Raise

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The Prone Y Raise targets the upper back and shoulders, enhancing shoulder stability and posture. This exercise is performed lying face down on an inclined bench, and involves lifting the arms in a Y shape, engaging the trapezius and other stabilizing muscles.

How to do it

  1. Lie face down on an inclined bench, arms hanging to the sides.
  2. Engage your core and keep your head neutral.
  3. Lift your arms forward and upward in a Y shape until level with your torso.
  4. Hold briefly at the top, then lower back down with control.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary Deltoid Posterior Trapezius Lower Fibers

Secondary Infraspinatus Rhomboids Trapezius Middle Fibers

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